All Leadership and Management articles – Page 16
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FeatureMind the gap
The need for gender diversity when it comes to senior positions in law firms has been long discussed, but what are the actual barriers to women being hired or promoted into these roles? The team at Search Consultancy investigates
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FeatureA game of two halves
Sarah West and Laura Carlisle recently began a job share, following their return from new parent leave. They share their experiences and practical tips for maintaining quality service for their clients
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FeatureFuture proof
Michelle Howard discusses how you can future proof your firm by building brand value for your clients
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FeatureGreat expectations
Bob Spence examines how client relationships have changed post-pandemic, and the key points to consider when thinking about client retention and relationship management
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FeatureA question of ethics
Kelly Fermont examines how considering ethics alongside commercial objectives can help lawyers move beyond being trusted advisers, and to shape business decision-making
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FeatureStrength in diversity
Bola Gibson considers the opportunities for firms to reap the benefits of creating a diverse and inclusive office culture
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FeatureJab in the dark
Lucy Astbury examines the complexities surrounding whether firms can mandate that employees have the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the office
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FeatureKeep connected
Adeeba Hussain shares her top tips to help firms maintain engagement with their workforce, while transitioning to a hybrid working model
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FeatureTime for a change
Alex Holt details how law firms can drive efficiency and improve client experience by reimagining their finance processes
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FeatureEmbrace the change
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Alice Stephenson about why the only way to have a fulfilling career in law, and be herself, was to set up her own firm so she could do things her own way
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Sustainable business
Diana Bentley explores the business case for firms when it comes to embedding sustainable practices and policies into the way they operate
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OpinionBack to the future
Paul Bennett, chair of the Law Management Committee, looks to the year ahead, as firms begin to move away from short-term planning to focusing on the longer-term issues for their businesses
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FeatureHow law firms can better manage their data
Darren Gower, sales director at Access Legal, shares his tips on how law firms can better manage their data
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FeatureHow can your law firm improve efficiency and increase profitability?
Toby Sewell, divisional marketing manager at Access Legal, shares his tips on the key areas for continuous improvment to increase efficiency and profitability
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NewsSurvey: Women in leadership in law – compensation and benefits
Take part in an anonymous survey to help Thomson Reuters investigate market trends in the role of compensation and women in leadership.
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FeatureThinking differently
Jonathan Andrews discusses neurodiversity in the legal profession and draws on his personal experience to provide tips for firms on how to recruit, retain and manage those who think differently
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FeatureSustainability matters
Katie Elmer, head of consultancy at Carbon Footprint, discusses the importance of environmental and sustainablility policies for law firms.
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FeatureCOVID-19: Solicitors’ PI insurance
Piers Winton, senior vice president at Paragon, takes a look into the current state of the professional indemnity insurance (PII) market
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FeatureThe active virtual supervisor: Supervision and wellbeing for junior lawyers
Adeola Adesola discusses what law firm leaders can do to ensure trainees and junior lawyers are fully supported, and properly supervised, whilst working remotely
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FeatureWhat is productivity and how can it be measured?
Eugene Farrell, mental health lead at our partner AXA, explains how productivity can be measured within law firms, and subsequently how to improve it.